opaque purple, prominent glass staining tears; aromatic, blackberry jam, fig, lavender, kiss of vanilla; dense, intense, sweet black fruit, slightly minty finish; full bodied, medium+ acidity, nice tannin/texture, 14.5% ABV; sourced from a single choice block of Larkmead Vineyard in Calistoga, 100% Olmo clone; drinking beautifully now — 6 years ago
amazing! like a red wine champagne. sooo great! — 7 years ago
Fruity. Drinkable. Food friendly. Perfect example of Carneros Pinot — 8 years ago
Black current, chocolate, spice — 9 years ago
Unoaked and very good! Great pick tonight! — 9 years ago
Love this wine. — 10 years ago
But this is delish. — 11 years ago
This is 2016 vintage and a gift opened May 30, 2019 for grilled chicken. The aroma is very mild with touch of vanilla to smooth it out. Taste smooth, dry and hint of apple with vanilla and minimal or no butter. Actually very pleasant and would recommend if you see it. I’ll try again. — 6 years ago
A little heavier than I remember but fully mature and fun to drink with friends. — 7 years ago
Massive just delicious — 8 years ago
☄️ Yes please. The missus says "Makes me want to eat and drink all night", I say floral, velvety and perfectly balanced. Either way, 👌. — 9 years ago
Very good, not too anything, just right, juicy, cherry, raspberry, fruit forward — 9 years ago
Big black cherry jam . Brilliant for a young wine ! A certain silkiness. Distinct — 10 years ago
Really enjoyed this, very light and easy to drink. — 10 years ago
Sooooooo fresh. — 12 years ago
A bit more on the cherry cola rather than just cherry end of the spectrum than I prefer, but nonetheless nice — 6 years ago
The darker side of Rivers Marie. Where all of the Occidental bottlings share red fruited characteristics this is more black fruits and fresh earth. The supporting acidity and the hours it still takes to open up give me hope that it should continue to develop in bottle. — 7 years ago
Very smooth! Enjoyed on December 24, 2018 — 7 years ago
Strong apple and Chardonnay taste but delicious! Less bubbly than prosecco. Very enjoyable. — 7 years ago
Name says it all — 9 years ago
WOTN...very good wine for $15 — 9 years ago
Very nice wine — 10 years ago
Smooth and full bodied. Fruity profiles. Tannins to follow. — 10 years ago
Bready, yeasty goodness. — 10 years ago
Sam T
Delicious. Perfect wine for a Happy Thanksgiving! — 5 years ago